The Most Expensive House in the World is Now for Sale

October 21, 2017Brent Furdyk

Located in the south of France, Villa Les Cèdres is a 187-year-old chateau that boasts 14 bedrooms within its expansive 18,000 square feet, surrounded by 35 acres of lush gardens. The historic home has just hit the market with an asking price of 350 million euros ($515 million), making this the world's most expensive home.

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The Most Expensive House in the World is Now for Sale

October 21, 2017 Brent Furdyk

Located in the south of France, Villa Les Cèdres is a 187-year-old chateau that boasts 14 bedrooms within its expansive 18,000 square feet, surrounded by 35 acres of lush gardens. The historic home has just hit the market with an asking price of 350 million euros ($515 million), making this the world's most expensive home.

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The Most Expensive House On Earth

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With a listing price of $350 million Euros — US$410 million, or approximately $515 million Canadian — Villa de Cedres has topped all previous records to become the most expensive residential property in the world.

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With a listing price of $350 million Euros — US$410 million, or approximately $515 million Canadian — Villa de Cedres has topped all previous records to become the most expensive residential property in the world.

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Villa Les Cèdres

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Villa Les Cèdres

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Surrounded by tropical plants, Villa Les Cedres is situated on the coast of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France, and is currently owned by Italian distiller Davide Campari-Milano SpA, which acquired the property in 2016.

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Surrounded by tropical plants, Villa Les Cedres is situated on the coast of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France, and is currently owned by Italian distiller Davide Campari-Milano SpA, which acquired the property in 2016.

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Grand Entrance

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Grand Entrance

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Black- and gold-painted iron gates stand at the entrance of Villa les Cedres, presumably to keep out the riff-raff.

Expansive Grounds

The villa overlooks the charming seaside town of Villefrance-sur-Mer, seen beyond the home's acres of private gardens.

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Built in 1830

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Built in 1830

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The 14-bedroom mansion was built in 1830, and you can bet it has some world-class luxury amenities. Among them: an Olympic-size pool, more than 30 stables, and 25 greenhouses throughout the expansive 14-hectare grounds.

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The 14-bedroom mansion was built in 1830, and you can bet it has some world-class luxury amenities. Among them: an Olympic-size pool, more than 30 stables, and 25 greenhouses throughout the expansive 14-hectare grounds.

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Botanical Pond

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Botanical Pond

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The grounds are resplendent with tropical palm trees, which line this charming man-made botanical pond.

Serene Pond

A serene pond sits within the private botanical gardens that surround the 18,000-square-foot estate.

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Private Library

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Private Library

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A visitor to the home is shown opening the pages of a 1640 edition of a botanical codex in the wood-panelled library, which houses 3,000 books (neither the books nor the furnishings are part of the price, but can be purchased separately).

Private Library

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A visitor to the home is shown opening the pages of a 1640 edition of a botanical codex in the wood-panelled library, which houses 3,000 books (neither the books nor the furnishings are part of the price, but can be purchased separately).